Jibril

An excerpt from my novel Resist the Devil:

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I am of the mujihadeen.

My father was a traitor and now he abides in the fire where he belongs. I will not be like him.

I am of the faithful ones and my day will come. The unbelievers will be surprised, and I will secure my place in the Garden.

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My mother is a fool.

She listens to the lies of the unbelievers. 


But I am of the faithful ones and my day will come.

I will secure my place in the Garden, and my mother’s eyes will be opened and she will be saved from the fire.






I am Jibril: Mighty One of God.

My day has not yet come, but it will come.

Perhaps my preparation will take longer than I had thought, but it will come.

I will be diligent and study, and I will secure my place in the Garden, and save my mother from the fire. 

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My training has taken longer than I ever imagined.


I have studied, I have researched, I have developed discipline,
endurance, strength and skill.


My day draws near.

I am of the mujihadeen.

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